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United States District Attorney Wake,
will bring suit against the waroens o.
Holy Trinity Church for bringing Rev
E. Warren, to this country under con.
tract for his services, contrary to the
United States contract labor law. He
states that though singing, lecturing and
acting were excepted under the law,
preaching was not so excepted. The
United States will pay the expenses ot
the suit.
Tt is a curious fact that rats select ivory
for the best billiard balls. The rats gnaw
eIenhants' tusks which have the most
pelatine. and, as such ivory is the most
elastic. the rat-gnawed specimens are
es specially chosen by the makers of fine
balls.
The Seventh-day Adventists are now
working in America, Switzerland, Nor
way, tWenty-three religious periodicals
in English, German, and, French, Danish,
Swedish, italian and Roumanian. More
than twenty ministers are in their en-
ploy.
The Roman Catholic Church authorities
in regard to Father McGlynn are In the
condition of the hunter who has hold of o
bear and could notle 60, because the bear
had hold of him as well.-CentrdL AdUo-
cate.
The Tennessee Conference has just
lost one of her oldest and most useful
members by the death of Rev. J. w. Tar
rant, who was admitted on trial in 1874.
He had been preaching nearly 4S years.
Bishop Howe has ordained Joseph 8.
ouarles. a colored man, deacon in the
Episcopal church. In his examination
he came up to the requirements Of the
church, and so he was ordained.
Mrs. Stone, wife of Mr.. Levi Stone who
resides near Central, stuck needle in
her breast on last Friday, from which she
died in few hours.
There has been an increase of $40 600 00C
in the supply of gold in this country dur.
ing the past seventeen months.
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Death Of Col. Finch

Col. John B. Finch of Nebraska, one of
the mcst able and eloquent prohibition
orators in the United States, died at the
Eastern railroad depot in the City of Bos-
ton, Mass, on Monday night the Sd u, inst, IT,
was seized on the train while returning
to that City after delivering temperance
lecture at Lynn. Many people of the
CITY of Greenville will remember have
heard him at the Opera House last Spring:
His reputation as an orator extended
over the whole country.
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Special Attractions for Gentlemen a
the Store OF White Brothers.

First of all, that elegant stock of ready
made clothing, manufactured expressly fol-
their trade out Of the choicest fabrics, and got
ten up in the most approved custom-made
styles. The fit Of the garments cannot be eX
celled. Any one In search OF a suit OF cloth
Ing or an over-coat cannot fail to be pleased.
A choice selection Of the latest styles o.
hats.
A nice line OF cassimers.
The best makes Of shirts. Laundried and
unlaundried.
Undershirts Of all descriptions and at all
prices.
Collars, cuffs and hosiery.
A superb assortment Of neck-wear.
All kinds Of Gloves.
Shoes and boots Of every kind, from the
best handmade to the cheapest variety.
An excellent stock OF saddles and brides
and buggy robes. WHITE BROTHERS.
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Abbeyille Farmers.

The Abbeville Farmers Club was reorgan-
ised last Saturday. The meeting was held In
the Court House, and considerable earnest
ness WAS manifest. The subject of factories
was discussed. All were in favor Of subscrib-
ing to the capital stock. The following offi-
GERS were elected:
Presidential. +. Lesly.
Vice-Presidents-A. w. Jones, A. X. Wat
son, T. w. McCord.
Treasurer-Arch. Cochran.
Secretary-G. G.. Dusenberry.
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Ad-
ministration.
BY ]. FULLER LYON, ESQ.,, JUDGE PROBATE
COURT:
WHEREAS, NJ. G. Zeigler, as G. G. P. has
w made suit 10 me, to grant him Letters
of Administration OF the Estate and effects OF
Margaret A. Robertson late of Abheville
county, deceased:
These are therefore, to cite and admontsh
all and singular the Kindred and creditors OF
the said Margaret A; Robertson deceaseds tnas a.
Probate, to be held at Abbeville Q: H.. on
Monday October S1st, 1887 after publication
hereof, at II o'clock In the forenoon, to show
cause II any they have, why the said Admin
istration should not he granted.
Given under my hand and seal OF the
Court, this 10Th day Of September In the
wear of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-seven and In the
l12th year Of American Independence
Published on the 21st day OF September lS8!
In the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court
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Special Attractions for the Ladies' at
the Store OF White Brothers, Able.


Those extra fine black dress goods.
A full line of black cashmeres.
The best piece Of black silk for Sl00 yard
ever offered at that price.
All wool doube-wldth suitings from soc. to
sl.O0 per yard, these goods are very handsome
and very fashionable.
A splendid assortment cf dress ginghams.
Those extra heavy and extra wide calicos-
something new and very substantial and de-
sirable. Ask for them.
A full line OF water.proofs.
Table linens and towels OF oil kinds.
Centemeri fine -buttoned kid gloves.
Centemeri undressed kid gloves.
Zeigler's fine shoes. All who have tried
these shoes know the value Of them, and to
The demand for them Is so great 1t is very
difficult to keep up with ell the sizes. An
other order has just been forwarded TO the
manufacturers. WHITE BROIHERS.
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Married October l2, at 10 o'clock by Rev; G
H. Carter, at the residence OF the brides
uncle, Mr.. L. T. Haddon, near Due west
Miss Annie NJ. Emerson and Mr.. H. M. Geer
Of Belton,l s., c. The attendants were MISE
Miss Lou B.azeale, Of Greenville, and Mr.. T
!. Cox, OF Bolton; Miss Emma Clinkscales
and Mr. W. s. Moorehead. Of Belton; Miss
Mamie Seal, OF Abbeville, and Mr.. .. Clifford
Martin. of Anderson. During Miss Emerson's
stay in this section she has made many warm
friends who rejoice In her good fortune The
derson county and very popular Happiness
is wish Col! Calhoun catered on 70 TI6s ine
day nIgh.-Assoctate Reformed Presoytsrtan-
THE Keoyee Courier states that track.layinf
on the extension of the railroad into the cen
tire OF the town has been begun. Passenger
will henceforth ride up into town on tne
cars, Instead OF q two-mile trip by hack a.
heretofore.
The greatest variety Of fashionable dresl
trimmings at r. NJ. Haddon Co. lo-l
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MIR. NJ. A. CAsoN Of our county, will leave
next week for Tallapoosa, Ga, on the Georgia
his home In she utnre Col connor and
wife, Capt. James n. Cochran, Messrs. NJ: A.
Cason, X. ]. Nickles, j. ID. Cochran, O. B. Sim
Dr. l. C9nnGr a. ~ Norris s%d Ma,a, MEs9
Lowrance, OF Columbia, were In Georgia last
week, and all OF them invested either In lots
in the town or in stock Of the Tallapoosa Iron
the OUTLOOK. We are sorry to lose so good a
citizen rs Mr.. Cason, but he leaves a large
property here, and the possibility is, that he
VIII return es Hasss to s0a 4ny
E. 8. Tinsley, who will continue the business
at the old stand.
REV. 8. F. RILEY is to be ordained and in
stalled at Cokesbury next Saturday by COM
mission of South Carolina Presbytery, con-
sisting OF the following Rev. J. L. Wilson, D.
D., Rev. w. F. Pearson, Rev. W.. T. Matthews,
Ruling Elders ]. 8. Cothran and A. NJ. Aiken.
Dr.. Wilson will preside, preach, and PROFOUND
pastor and Mr.. Matthews the people.
THERE has been O very pleasant religious
state OF feeling at the Beulah church, for the
last two months. Congregations large and
Rev. B. w. Whilden has baptised nine per-
sons, four males and flve females. A blessing
has attended the labors OF those who have
been engaged In Sabbath school work.
We would again call attention to our cele,
shears, scissors, and razors. After fair trial
OF these superior goods we can recommend
them with more confidence than ever, and
many Of our friends who are using them Will
bear testimony to their merit, remember they
can be had only at w. Joel Smith & Son. l0-lS
A communion meeting will be held on the
nth Sunday in october, at Providence church,
LoTpdesyie, Services sss Will De c0cF enc
J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D., will preach Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday. A warm welcome
and free seats to ell who may come.
MRS. F. D. CooGLER will be glad to have
VIM. E. Bell and will take great pleasure IN
showing her friends the latest novelties In
hats and dress goods. She understands the
wants Of the ladies, and can suit you In any
thing you should need.
MRS. MCDONALD and Mrs. Parker, of Mount
Carmel, have been In town for day or two
visiting old friends and soliciting aid for the
new Methodist church at that place.
tertainrnent on Friday might, the Sth instant
Cor the benefit of the Methodist church. Lee
all attend.
WILLIAM McCAsLAN. formerly OF tbil
county, died at the home OF his son Professo
y. NJ. Mccaslan In LaurenS' last week. aSee
THE public schools in Long Cane TownshiI
will not open until 1st February, 1885, B. d
Eakin, Chairman Board.
If the county owes you any thing, do no
forget 10 ME your clalm peloio tuo oohusl
meeting in November.
MISS MAMIE LAWSON is Off to Augusts
with Mrs. T. F. Riley, and will be back to-mor
row.
THE infant child Of Mr.. Lark NickIes diet
last Sunday evonipg.
COTTON was selling yesterday In Aobevill'
at So to SO cents.
J.ALsroN CABELL. ESQ.,, OF Richmond, va
is in town.
PROF WILLIS will sing at Shiloh next Mon
day.
MRS o. T. CALHOUN is seriously Ill.
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GlanderS. =

Mr.. ]. Wilson Furse had to kill two valua-
BILE animals, q horse and mare, last week, al
flicted with this incurable disease, caught
from Texas pony: Mr.. ]. A. Jenkins. of Fid-
the report OF Dr. McInnes as to the disease on
his place. Six mules two colts and mare
were inspected He lost two mules and the
Texas pony bought on Saleday in March.
Both Mr. jenkins and Mr.. Furse have burned
their barns and stables TO destroy all germs OF
the disease.-Bd1nVeH People.
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The Press and Banner
Wednesday, October 10, 1887.
Fire at Hodges.

One of the boxes in freight train going to-
ward Columbia yesterday was discovered to
be on fire about the time the train arrived at
Hodges The cotton was shipped from Don
aids, and 1t Is thought thata spark haa been
backed In the bale. Loss, some half dozen
bales Of cotton, the car, some damage to the
track, and a slight delay of the evening pas.
senger train. A year or two ago car load o,
COTTON got nfire at Abbeville. Mr.. Hammond
had the car run under the tank, cut hole in
the roof, and then opened the gates of the
tank. The cotton got very wet, but the fire
was put out.
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"A Mile a Minute.

We see 1t stated that some Of the railroad
trains have been recently running mile a
minute We have dim recollection OF the
name Of the engineer and the name of the
road and we feel safe in saying that it was
not our cautious friend, Mr.. G. w. Syfan, en-.
gineer on the Abbeville branch, who ran al
snch a reckless speed. The passenger who
rides on the AbbevIlle branch need have no
fears Of reckless running.
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Horse in a GulIey.

One of the wagoners who camped on the
hill in front OF Mr.. McIlwaine's house last
Monday night, undertook TO ride his horse to
water in the darkness and mistook small
drain for the main road. He soon come to
the mouth Of a deep gulley at the railroad
cut: the horse fell In and broke his neck. The
rider escaped unhurt.
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Death OF Lewis Richey.

, ed men in Abbeville, died last night Of some
affection OF the heart. He was an Elder In
the colored Presbyterian church., good
blacksmith, and an industrious and thrifty
cItizen, He had accumulated q considerable
property by honest toll. and in him his color,
ed friends will find an example worthy OF all
imitation.
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A Step In the Right Direction.

Messrs. A. w. Jones, ]. H, Latimer, N: b.
son, J. F. Gilbert, j. s. Graves, John c: Chea-
than, J. F. c. DuPre, w. Z. MCGOWAN, Robert
Pratt, and others, have concluded to plant
grasses. and have already bought the follow
ing seeds: Red clover, lucerne, Alsike clover,
red top, and orchard grass, besides improved
wheat aud oats. BY clubbing together they
bought their seeds mt q saving of from thirty
three to fifty pc r cent.
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The State of South Carolina.

- ~ SO"oS "a SSS0x2 SC6A SAk&AeSA
ABBEvILLE COUNTY. ~
Probate Court-Citation for Letters Of Admin.
istration. .a
BY ]. FULLER LYON, ESQ.,, JUDGE PROBATE
COURT: =
WHEREAS, NJ. g. Zelgler, as G. c. P, has
w made suit TO me, to grant him Letters
Of Administration Of the Estate and effects Of
James Taggart, late of Abbeville County, de-
ceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors OF the
said James Taggart, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, In the Court Of Pro-
bate. to be held at Abbeville G. a., on Friday,
November 11th, 1887, after publication hereof,
at II o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause II
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted. ....
Given under my hand and seal OF the Court.
this 4th day OF October, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty-seven, and in the 1l2th year Of
American Independence.
Published on the 9Th day Of October, 1887, in
the Press and Banner, and on the Court House
door for the time required by law.
j, FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court,
Oct 8, 1887, Ct
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The Old Chronicle.

Mr.. w. ]. Gaines representative Of the Au-
gusta Chronicle came to town last night IN the
Interest OF that good, old paper, which has Sc
long held good place in the hearts OF the peo.
pie Of Abbeville. DR.. Mabry says he Will
give Mr.. Gaines subscription for the Chront-
Gle since he Is now married man.
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The State Of South Carolina
COTINTv oE ARREvITTE

The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
Martha E. Norwood. as Administrative,
&C., Plaintiff, against Ludie N. Speer,
Jennie P. Glymph ct al, Defendants,-
Complaint to Sell Land to pay Debts.
l. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY
at Abbeyille C. H., on Saleday in Novem-
ber next, for the payment of debts, the
following described real estate, belonging
to the Estate of DR.. w. C. Norwood, de-
ceased, to wit:
THE MARION LANDS, containing
Thirty Acres,
more or less, bounded by Cokesbury
Road, w. II. Emerson, Mrs. Moore, DIR.
B. G. Hart and others. To be sold in five
lots.
BLACK HOLE Lands, containing
Sixty Acres,
more or less, on Cokesbury Road, bound
ed by Mrs. Mohon, Jas. Jones, J. F. Kel.
Ter and others. To be sold in four lots.
PARKS PLACE, containing
Thirty Acres,
more or less, bounded by o. B. Simmons,
J. F. Keller, NJ. A. Cason and others. To
be sold in two or more lots.
LOMAX TRACT, containing
Eight Acres,
more or less, bounded by DR.. B. C. Hart,
VIM. Butler, Beverly Vance and others.
THE BEVERLY VANCE TRACT,
containing
Twenty.One Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands of Hefer-
man place, Lomax tract, Hodges, Smiths
Bridge Road and others.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchasers
to pay for titles.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
Oct. 19, 1887, st
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The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

- AN SoC<uS Va SSASN S"A SAAAA~
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
T. s. Gordon, Administrator Of Mary
Gordon, Deceased, Plaintiff, against Fl
W. Gordon, Mary J. Gordon, ct al, De-
fendants.-Complaint for Sale of Land
to pay Debts.
l. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY
at Abbeville Court House, on Saleday in
November nexl, for the payment o.
debts, the following described real estate
belonging to the estate of Mary Gordon
deceased, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land in SAID
County and State, containing
Two Hundred and One Acres,
moro or less, bounded by lands Of A. s.
Hagan, Estate of William Bowie, E.
Westfield and others, upon the following
terms, to wit:
One-half cash, balance on credit o.
twelve months with interest from day o.
sale, secured by bond and mortgage
Purchaser to pay for papers.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
Oct. IL, 1887, st
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Off to LiYerpoOl.

The first direct shipment Of cotton from
this market to Liverpool was MADE last week
by Mr.. w. E. Lucas, who shipped one hun
dred bales to that foreign market.
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AbbevilIe Association and Sunday
school Union.

The next meeting Of the Abbeville Associa-
tional and Sunday School Union will be with
O'Clock Friday before the fifth Sabbath OF this
month.
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New Presbyterian Church at Chap
pells.

The committee Of Presbyterians organized
q church at Chappells Oct. S, 1887, with thirty
four members, which chose the name ,si OF
and VIM. R. Smith, Elders; John H. Scurry
Deacon, and Rev. T. B. Craig, Pastor, and took
Immediate steps towards building church.
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Hitting the Nail on the Head.
Chester Reporter,

The Supreme Court Of Mississippi has re.
fused bail to Hamilton, the murder Of the
true and brave young editor, Gambrill. II q
slice of the backbone OF the Mississippi
judiciary could be grated on the spinal
column of some of the South Carolina judges,
1t would be public blessing.
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Largest Cotton Sale.

Messrs. W. Joel Smith & Son sold about one
hundred and nity bales Of cotton at one
transaction O few days ago, for spot cash. This
is the biggist trade ever made In Abbeville in
00ttOn-
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The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
Nathaniel Anderson, as Administrator,
Plaintiff, against Edmund Anderson,
ct al, Defendants.-Complaint for Sale
of Lands to pay Debts.
y NDER A DECREE MADE IN
the above stated case, will sell at public
outcry at Abbeville G. H., on Saleday in
November next, for the payment of
debts, the following described real estate,
belonging to the Estate of Nancy Beas-
ley, deceased, in the following tracts, to
wit: Tract No. l,
1873 ITO Acres,
bounded by Peter Rykard, VIM. Bell,
Mrs. Malone and Tract No..
Tract No. 2,
10Y lilo Acres,
bounded by VIM. Bell, DR.. w. B. Mill
wee, Tracts No. and 8. Tract No. 3,
"a 9-1O Acres,
bounded by DR.. Millwee, N. Anderson,
A. Anderson, and Tracts Nos. and 2.
TERMS - Ope-half of the purchase
money to be paid cash, the balance on a
credit of twelve months with interest
from day of sale, credit portion to be Sc
cured by bond of purchaser and mort
gage of the property. Purchaser to pay
for titles.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court
Oct. 10, 1887, st
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Wool Stuffed
Horse Collars,

THE latest and best invention in the COL
These Collars are stuffed in the usual man
ner; that is to say, the face part OF the collar
the animal has two thicknesses Of material,
with a space between them.
The Invention consists In using and apply
mo for one of these piles or thicknesses Tan
ned skin with the natural wool adhering to It.,
and arranging the same so that the wool side
shall occupy the space between the said two
thintnesses' It will thus be seen that the
snace between the double facing is packed ro
nnadded with the wool which adheres natural
fw to the skin. This has the advantage over
other stuffing heretofore used, In that the
WOOL cannot shift from It's position or get into
punches. , y.
would be wise and profitable to examine the
merits of these Collars.
We have the exclusive sale Of these excel
lent Collars. w JOEL SMITH q sun.
Oct. 10, 1887, II
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Cotton Shipments

During the last six days $50 bales have beer
shipped from Abbeville. On the platform
there remains 2T bales.
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Farm for Sale.

COATED THREE MILES SOUTH OF
IL Donaldsville, on the Columbia and
Greenville Railroad, containing 200 ACRES,
comfortable dwelling, usual outbuildings and
two tenant houses. Two horse farm open, Is
acres branch bottoms, 10 acres original forest
and balance in fine forest of old field pines
near the railroad.
Terms easy and accommodating. Posses
sion given at once For further information
apply to REV. JOHN N. YOUNG,
at Due West.
or ]. F. G. DUPRE,
Oct. s. 1887, tt Abbevilie, s. C.
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Sherif's Sale.

H. NJ. Spikes against VIM. C. Fouche.-E1e-
cution.
DY virtue of an execution to me directed IN
highest bidder. Of bubble auction, within the
legal hours % OF sale, at Abbeville Court House
on Monday the seventh day OF November @ a a.
d. 1887, all the right, title and interest OF w.
C. Fouche In the following aescrloeu PiiHpeii' ippti
Situate, stu 1 lying and being in the County Of Ab:
bevilie, South Carolina, and known as the
Home place. and containing
SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY-S1X ACRES.
more or less, and bounded by lands Of John
ond others. Levied on and to be sold as the
nroperty OF w. G. Fouohe, to satisfy the afore-
spaid executlon and costs. TERMS-Cash.
'"-N ]. F. c. DUPRE,
Sheriff Abpevule County.
Oct, 10, 1887, At
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Mechanics should look through our full as
sortment of tools before making their pur
chases Smith & Son. 10-l2
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BIRTHS.

At Abbeville, Sept. 80, 1887, to Mrs. G. R
Riohey, son.
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At The Furniture Store.

DENTWOOD CHAIRS.
ID New and pretty styles. Prices low.
WOVEN WIRE MATTRESSES. At prices
from IS to IS, each. Will last o life time.
BUREAU BEDS, and other goods at lowest
cash prices. Sept. Is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-11-11

Winter has set in with unusual severity
all along the northern slopes of the Ries-
engebirge. The transition from summer
weather to harsh winter was most sudden.
Within twenty four hours the thermome-
ter fell to some degrees below zero cent?
grade. According to usual arrangements
the telegraph service would be closed on
Sept 80 in the higher parts of the range
but the elements anticipated by several
days the official period. In a single night
the snowfall put an end to Geographic
communication. Ice wreaths some inches
deep hung from the poles and even the
wires. Great destruction of apparatus
was the result wires were broken down,
isolators broken, and even poles injured.
A fierce northwest wind also blew for
some hours, assisting the work of de-
struction by overturning telegraph poles.
At one end of the mountain telegraph
huts the operator and his family were
showed up for several hours and had to
be dug out. 1t is many years since there
has been such a severe and early begin
ming of winter in the Observation-Disclosures
Zetung.